Chapter 1: Before You Begin; Check The Graphics Options On Your Computer; External Display Connection Mode; Hybrid Graphics Mode - Dell Precision 5470 Connection Manual

You can connect up to four 4K external displays or one 8K and above display using the four Thunderbolt 4 on your Precision
5470.
Total number of displays supported:
● Four 4K external displays: 4 ports (Thunderbolt 4)
● One 8K
Before you begin, ensure that you:
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Check the graphics options on your computer

● Check the ports available on your external displays and decide the
Check the graphics options on your computer
The number of external displays supported depends on the type of graphics card available on your computer:
● The integrated graphics card can support a maximum of 4 displays
● The hybrid graphics card can support a maximum of 4 displays
NOTE:
● Dell Docking Station—WD19DCs display behavior follows the host the Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) port
● The HDMI 2.1 port and MFDC (MFDP) Type-C port on the WD19DCs docking station cannot support dual monitors
simultaneously
For more information on the graphics card available on your computer, run Dell SupportAssist on your computer, or scan your
hardware at www.dell.com/support.
The following are the graphic options that may be installed in your computer:
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● Intel Iris X Graphics (Integrated graphics)
● Intel Arc Pro A40M Graphics (Hybrid graphics)
● NVIDIA RTX A1000 laptop (Hybrid graphics)

External display connection mode

External display connection mode selected in the BIOS defines the number of displays supported by the computer.
NOTE: External display connection mode is not applicable on the integrated graphic card only configuration.
External display connection modes are:
● Hybrid Graphics mode
● Hybrid Graphics mode with Direct Output
● Discrete Graphics mode

Hybrid Graphics mode

To enable Hybrid Graphics mode in the computer's BIOS:
1. Restart the system and immediately press <F2> to enter the BIOS.
2. On the BIOS screen, select Video.
3. Select Switchable Graphics.
4. Select Enable Switchable Graphics.
5. Save changes and exit the computer's BIOS.
For more information about accessing and configuring the BIOS, see the computer's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support.
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